Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 29, 2015
If you aspire to leadership because you want to tell people what to do, make lots of money, or be in the spotlight, get out now. Sometimes leaders do all three. Often they don’t. Successful leadership pivots on developing leaders. Leaders, who don’t develop leaders, become bottlenecks.
Kevin Eikenberry
DECEMBER 14, 2015
Chances are you have heard the phrase “groupthink” and if so you have a justifiably negative feeling about the idea. Chances are probably even better that you haven’t heard the phrase “teamthink”, and that is the point of this article. The word and idea of groupthink was popularized in the early 1970’s based on a […]. The post The Difference Between Groupthink and Teamthink appeared first on Kevin Eikenberry on Leadership & Learning.
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Eric Jacobsen Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2015
After reading nearly 30 new books about leadership this year, my pick for 2015's best new leadership book is, Advisory Leadership , by Greg Friedman , Although the book is authored by an award-winning financial advisor and primarily written for professionals in the financial services industry, this book is a must read for any leader who wants to create a nurturing heart culture that hinges on the human-centric values the next generation of employees hold in high regard.
Tanveer Nasser
DECEMBER 15, 2015
When it comes to disruptive innovation, the common and natural tendency is to view it from the lens of organizational growth and evolution. But can the power of disruptive innovation also be applied at the individual level to drive personal success and growth, and if so, how exactly do we go about doing that? It's the question that serves as the guiding focus of my talk with management thinker, writer, and author, Whitney Johnson.
Speaker: Chandra McCormack, CPA, MBA, NACD.DC
Technical degrees might open doors—but it’s the soft skills that keep them open. In the face of disruption, evolving workplace dynamics, and rising expectations of leadership, soft skills like communication, emotional intelligence, and presence have become core business essentials—not nice-to-haves. Inspired by stories from her father coupled with her own career journey, seasoned executive Chandra McCormack breaks down how to lead with impact, connect with purpose, and cultivate a workplace cult
Harvard Business Review
DECEMBER 31, 2015
The CEO sitting across from me is explaining how he and the other executives of a telecommunications firm were caught off guard by a new technology that disrupted the firm’s business. “We did not see WhatsApp coming,” he says, shaking his head. He wants to increase his capacity to learn, to spot and understand developments inside and outside of the firm.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 27, 2015
You want to teach, achieve results, and make meaningful contributions. But, the thing that will make the biggest difference for your leadership is learning. In the end, learning comes first. Learning precedes achievement.
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Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 20, 2015
If you want to become a remarkable leader, follow a leader of character, conviction, and vision. Don’t ask people to follow you until you’ve humbly followed someone else.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 14, 2015
The difference between compliance and commitment is relationship. Compliance is forced. Commitment is given. “If you want people to be committed, commit to them.” Dee Ann Turner, VP of Corporate Talent at Chic-fil-A, author of, “It’s My Pleasure.” 3 ways to ignite profound commitment: #1. Care. If you don’t care about people, get out of leadership now.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 30, 2015
A few leaders possess wide bands of competence and giftedness. You probably don’t. Your high horse is a pony, at best. You possess a narrow band of giftedness.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Great mentors help us become ourselves. Great mentoring is more than developing skills, helping people create connections, and navigating organizational politics. How to be a great mentor: #1. Great mentors practice self-reflection.
Speaker: Jeremy York
Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the rapidly evolving HR landscape as we examine how technological innovation, regulatory changes, talent strategies, and evolving diversity approaches are reshaping the profession. This webinar will provide HR professionals with practical insights on leveraging AI and emerging technologies while maintaining compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 18, 2015
Leaders who don’t express gratitude are small-hearted Grinches. It doesn’t matter what you think of yourself. You’re building negative environments. Unexpressed gratitude is ungratefulness. The only way to sustain gratitude is to express it.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 8, 2015
Leaders spend too much time crafting values statements and too little putting them into practice. The work isn’t crafting values; it’s living them. The most important new system you could implement is one that enables you to evaluate and align behaviors with values. The sense of accomplishment from crafting a powerful values statement is misplaced.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 3, 2015
Extraordinary leadership is about who you are. There’s hope for all of us. One quality rises to the top when I think of extraordinary leaders.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 15, 2015
The most dangerous quality of lousy leadership is the belief that they’re good leaders. Lousy leaders: Feel superior to the team. Work in isolation. Feel confused about values. Run around like a chicken with it’s head cut off. Never screw up. Neglect personal development. 3 powerful ways to solve lousy leadership: #1.
Speaker: Carolyn Clark and Miriam Connaughton
Forget predictions, let’s focus on priorities for the year and explore how to supercharge your employee experience. Join Miriam Connaughton and Carolyn Clark as they discuss key HR trends for 2025—and how to turn them into actionable strategies for your organization. In this dynamic webinar, our esteemed speakers will share expert insights and practical tips to help your employee experience adapt and thrive.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 7, 2015
Frantic leaders manage too much and lead too little. Doing it all only works on TV commercials and in the movies. Engage in fewer activities – behaviors that matter most.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 23, 2015
Negative stories produce emotions that close your mind and harm your relationships. Emotions don’t know the difference between true stories or fiction. Video games, movies, and novels produce strong emotional responses.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 26, 2015
It’s tragic when leaders p**s away their energy and talent on things that don’t matter. If at the end of the day, you wonder what you did, it didn’t matter.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 4, 2015
Disrespect feels like a pat on the head, followed by a closing door. Disrespect encourages your inner accuser to whisper, “You don’t matter.” Disrespect increase sick days, slow downs, and paybacks.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 13, 2015
I created a problem this week because I helped too much. A member of my team made a few casual comments. I took the ball and ran with it.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 19, 2015
This note arrived this morning. “I have achieved a lot over the years why hasn’t anyone recognized me?” Lack of recognition and appreciation runs rampant in many organizations.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 2, 2015
Curiosity is the universal answer to aspiration, frustration, disappointment, and opportunity. Talk as much as you want as long as curiosity motivates your words. 13 powers of curiosity: Connection.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 11, 2015
You may think being ungrateful makes you look powerful. Nothings good enough for you. But the companions of ungratefulness are disappointment, frustration, stress, and negativity. Ungratefulness says things aren’t good enough.
Speaker: Jeremy York
2024 has tested every organization, and 2025 promises no less - the warning signs are everywhere. If you’re relying on superficial approaches to diversity, you might find yourself scrambling to catch up. Thought diversity - the fuel for new ideas, fresh perspectives, and disruptive innovation - is more than a buzzword. It's a survival strategy. And if you’re not building it into your workplace culture right now , you’re heading for trouble.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 16, 2015
People problems are the biggest challenge of leadership. Low performance and lost potential drive you crazy. The challenge and the answer is people. A stable of plow horses: Success begins with the horses.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 1, 2015
Show me a leader who isn’t a control freak and I’ll show you a wimp. You were born a control freak. The tantrums you threw as a toddler were responses to losing control. You lost control because you lost control. Daddy didn’t give you what you wanted. Mommy said no.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 6, 2015
Steady as she goes makes sense for the short-sighted. But, exponential impact always requires transformation. Powerful service flows from personal growth. Lack of personal growth limits potential and impact. Pivotal growth: #1. Arrives unexpectedly.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 17, 2015
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Speaker: Radhika Samant and Todd Wuestenberg
Employee recognition has often been deemed a "feel-good" initiative, tied closely to rewards. While we understand its importance, we tend to associate recognition with intangible outcomes like engagement and sentiment, rather than direct impacts on retention and high performance. In today’s workplace, the true ROI of recognition lies in its ability to regenerate tangible, business-driven results.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 31, 2015
Dreams are obsessions. There’s nothing casual about them. The darkness of dreams is: Misunderstanding who you are. Those who strive to be like others will feel disillusioned in their future. Authenticity builds the dream.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 24, 2015
“Christmas is a season not only of rejoicing but of reflection.” Winston Churchill Made rich by receiving: I’m reflecting on the people who make my life rich. Some are local and long-term friends.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 25, 2015
At best, sadness instigates change. But often it just kicks you in the gut. Sadness doesn’t make things better.
Leadership Freak
DECEMBER 12, 2015
Rituals provide predictability and enable connection. They’re also boring. I visit our local Starbucks, when I’m in town.
Speaker: Brian Richardson
With a staggering 92% of CEOs prioritizing skill development, and 84% struggling with transformation, mastering upskilling is now more critical than ever. Drawing on extensive research and collaboration with hundreds of leading organizations, discover key hurdles and innovative best practices in workforce upskilling. You'll walk away with a deep understanding of how to build a culture of continuous learning, expert insights into assessing the current skills of your employees, and a strategic too
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